Bruce Engelhard, LICSW, LCSW

Bruce Engelhard is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah. He has 15 years of experience and combines outdoor guiding with therapeutic practice. He also teaches avalanche education and leads backcountry outings, and he has used the outdoors as part of his work for many years.

His sessions are described as compassionate, empathetic, and interactive. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and acceptance. He believes people can change how they respond to life's problems and that clients lead their own healing path.

Bruce draws on several approaches to shape sessions, including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and humanistic ideas. He encourages clients to help steer the treatment plan so it fits their needs and goals. Dialog and collaboration are central to how he works.

He has helped people with concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting stress, addictions, grief, self-worth, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also notes additional focus areas like hospice and end-of-life counseling, prejudice and discrimination, and seasonal affective disorder.

Bruce welcomes people who want to bring more joy and contentment into daily life and offers support aimed at empowerment and practical change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How his approaches translate to remote care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that match those values, helping people tolerate difficult thoughts while moving toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how relationships shape emotional responses and aims to increase safety and trust in important connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Bruce collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He uses conversation and practical exercises together to tailor the plan, and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many clients appreciate online options because they can fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, and join from a quieter space. Online appointments can make it easier to maintain steady check-ins and practice skills between sessions without rearranging a whole day.